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Mississippi Alimony Laws and Spousal Support

The Court may award either party spousal support or alimony if such an award is determined to be equitable and just. In considering a party�s request for spousal support or alimony, a Mississippi Court will consider the following factors:

• the spouse's income and expenses;

• the spouse's health and earnings;

• the spouse's needs, obligations, and assets;

• the presence of any children;

• the spouse's ages;

• the standard of living during the marriage;

• any tax consequences;

• any marital fault;

• any wasteful dissipation of assets;

• length of the marriage; and

• any other just and equitable factors.

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